hearing

B1 Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ UK /ˈhɪə.ɹɪŋ/ See IPA manual

Freq #1450

Meanings

1

noun
The ability to hear sounds.

My grandfather's hearing isn't as good as it used to be.
2

noun
An official meeting, often in court, where evidence is given and a decision is made.

The defendant's hearing takes place next Tuesday at the courthouse.
3

noun
A chance to explain your side of something.

Everyone deserves a fair hearing before being judged.
4

noun
The distance within which a sound can be heard.

Don't say that within hearing of the children.

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Synonyms

3 noun · a chance to explain your... audience

Opposites

deafnonhearing

Word family

Forms hearings

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Phrases (8)

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good hearing
a sharp or fully functioning ability to perceive sounds

Adjective + noun
poor hearing
a reduced or impaired ability to perceive sounds

Adjective + noun
fair hearing
an impartial opportunity to present one's case or views

Adjective + noun
public hearing
a formal session open and accessible to the general public

Adjective + noun
attend a hearing
to be present at an official formal session

Verb + noun
hold a hearing
to conduct a formal session at which evidence or testimony is presented

Verb + noun

Etymology

From Middle English herynge, equivalent to hear + -ing.

herynge Middle English

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# hearing

**Type:** Word
**Level:** B1
**Part of speech:** noun
**IPA (US):** /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/
**IPA (UK):** /ˈhɪə.ɹɪŋ/
**Frequency rank:** 1450

## Meanings
1. The ability to hear sounds.
2. An official meeting, often in court, where evidence is given and a decision is made.
3. A chance to explain your side of something.
4. The distance within which a sound can be heard.

## Examples
- My grandfather's hearing isn't as good as it used to be.
- The defendant's hearing takes place next Tuesday at the courthouse.
- Everyone deserves a fair hearing before being judged.
- Don't say that within hearing of the children.

## Antonyms
- deaf
- nonhearing

## Roots and Affixes
- Root: herynge

## Etymology
From Middle English herynge, equivalent to hear + -ing.

## AI Etymology
Hearing comes from Middle English herynge, equivalent to hear + -ing. The analysis is mainly morphological: the modern nominal form is built from the named base and affix. In current use, the main senses are “The ability to hear sounds” and “An official meeting, often in court, where evidence is given and a decision is made”.

## Topics
- Abstract Ideas

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